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Army Maj. Gen. Roger Mathews, U.S. Army Pacific deputy commander, looks on during the ceremonial coin toss at the 2012 NFL Pro Bowl game at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

NFL Defends Military Ties After Paid Patriotism Uncovered

NFL officials are firing back against criticism the league receiving funds to honor service members at games.

House Mandates Shorter Modernization Periods for Navy Cruisers

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The Air Force's F-22 Raptor seeks to combine stealth technology with advanced speed, manueverability and weaponry. (Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force)

Air Force Launches New Air Supremacy Effort for 2030

The USAF is launching an effort to develop next-generation technologies to maintain America's air dominance through 2030.

Navy: Deployed Sailors, Marines to Receive Hardship Duty Pay

The DoD and the Secretary of the Navy have approved a special provision granting hardship duty pay to sailors and Marines who...

n MV-22 Osprey launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Lindahl/Released)

Navy Ends Search for Marine Who Fell off Osprey, Presumed Dead

The Marine was one of two air crewmen who bailed out of the MV-22 Osprey after the aircraft lost power on takeoff.

Marines Move Ospreys for Possible Libya Evacuation

The U.S. moved eight Ospreys and 250 Marines to Italy for a potential Libyan evacuation.

Norfolk Shooter Fought With Sailor, Stole Weapon

The civilian who killed a sailor at Naval Station Norfolk Monday fought and disarmed a petty officer guarding the USS Mahan.

Navy Plans More Destroyer Upgrades

CNO Outlines Costs to Potential Syrian Strike

The U.S. Navy is poised to respond if called upon by President Obama, CNO Adm. Jonathan Greenert said Thursday.

A ground-based missile interceptor is lowered into its missile silo during a recent emplacement at the Missile Defense Complex at Fort Greely, Alaska.

Pentagon Plans East Coast Missile Defense Sites

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is evaluating potential missile-defense sites on the East Coast to fortify existing...

Greenert's Final Navigation Plan Prioritizes Nuclear Submarines

The Chief of Naval Operations has released his final CNO Navigation Plan outlining goals and priorities for the service.

Navy Begins to Implement New Personnel Policies

Air Force Mulls Mothballing F-16s if Congress Blocks A-10 Retirement

Congress has again intervened to stop the Air Force from retiring the highly-cherished A-10 Warthog close air support...

Navy Launches New Aircraft Carrier Study to Find Cost Savings

The Navy is looking for ways to cut costs on aircraft carriers and explore where carriers could be replaced.

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